GARDEN OF DELIGHT
- Symbolism Alive
Songs: 12 Time: 62:69
After numerous studio albums, Garden of
Delight released their first live album. The tracks on Symbolism
Alive were recorded between August 1996 and March 1997 and feature a
wide array of songs that span the bands career. Some of their more popular
tracks, such as Spirit Invocation and Leviathan (SunGOD), tend to
lead towards a more aggressive form of gothic. Artaud’s vocals range from a
more restrained delivery to harsh and throaty. Paradise Will Be There
sounds decent live, but I get the feeling that you have to witness it being
performed in order to truly appreciate it. Somewhat of a surprise to me was
their live version of the old Joy Division classic, Dead Souls.
Ian would have been grateful. The fact that, even live, they carry off this
piece so marvelously, even impresses me. Garden of Delight’s unique breed of
electro-goth rock allows them to incorporate many of their instruments, ranging
from ethereal guitars to subtle drum beats to minimal synth work, in their live
show. With only a limited number of live shows remaining, this CD should be
enough to carry on their sound for years to come
DION FORTUNE
Garden of Delight
is:
Hospelstr. 66
Artaud / Th.
O'Connell / Adrian Hates / F. Seide
D-50825 Koln
Fax: (0)221 - 542620
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